Customizable practice exams, based on test mode, organ system, task area, core rotation and difficulty allow you to focus on the areas you need more help with
Keyword search to further narrow down the questions you want to practice
Personal study plan that allows you to schedule your study time and set and achieve goals

1,700+ exam-style questions, written and reviewed by physician assistant experts
Detailed explanations that reinforce the correct and incorrect answer choices

Coverage of all content areas (organ system and task area category) listed in the latest PANCE blueprint, including the new “Professional Practice” category
A full-length 300-question PANCE mock examination mapped to the latest PANCE blueprint in terms of content and category weight
Practice questions in simulation (exam-interface) mode for an even more realistic experience

Results on individual tests and in-depth performance reports pinpoint areas you need to focus on
Skills report analyzes your proficiency in every topic area of the exam

Streamlined navigation allows you to quickly create quizzes and start practicing questions
Personalized dashboard tracks your progress, displays your recent activities and scores, and allows you to easily resume your test prep exactly where you left off
Subscribe to PA Exam Prep^™ and access your profile on the PA Exam Prep^™ mobile app to practice questions on the go

Students
Instructors

What students are saying:

“The answer explanations are detailed and thorough.”

“The questions are just like the ones on the exam and have the right amount of rigor. If you’re doing well on PA Exam Prep, you’ll do well on the PANCE.”

“I like that you can view the unanswered, incorrect, marked, or skipped questions.”

“It’s great that you can pick your difficulty level. I think that’s a nice feature for practicing questions.”

“You can create practice tests based on different areas, like rotation—this is really useful for choosing what I want to study.”

“The skills report page is nicely laid out and gives you a quick breakdown so you can see what you need more practice on.”

I just wanted to thank you for providing this service to all of us that needed this extra assistance in passing the PANCE certifying exam. I recently took my exam in February and passed. I believe that a great deal of confidence came by applying what was learned on your web site to the actual test. I appreciate the opportunity to have used the site over and over again. Thank you so much.

Zachary Kile

SA-C/PA-C

I would like to thank you all for such a comprehensive P.A. review! Your review enhanced my basic medical knowledge base and enabled me to not only feel more confident about taking the PANRE exam, but to pass with an impressive score! I am a very busy Internal Medicine hospitalist, and your review was easily accessible on line at anytime, anywhere there was a computer, with free moments to spare, and I found that very convenient!

L.E

PA-C

What instructors are saying:

“The reporting features are great for keeping track of student progress and class activity.”

“High quality questions that are challenging and prepare students for success on the PANCE.”

“I continue to recommend PA Exam Prep^™ as a study resource to my students because the questions are so similar to what they'll see on the exam.”

“Easily create assignments.”

"My students loved using PA Exam Prep^™ to prepare for the PANCE—the questions are excellent. This is a great resource."

About PANCE/PANRE

Certification

The Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) is a 300-question, multiple choice exam designed to assess general medical and surgical knowledge. PANCE is administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) to graduates of accredited PA programs. For more information visit the NCCPA website.

Recertification

Every ten years, physician assistants must pass the Physician Assistant National Recertifying Examination (PANRE). PANRE is a 240-question, multiple choice exam designed to assess general medical and surgical knowledge. PANRE is administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). For more information visit the NCCPA website.

Our Content Coverage

PA Exam Prep^™ covers all organ system and task area categories listed in the latest PANCE test blueprint provided by the NCCPA (including the new Professional Practice category). To view the latest PANCE blueprint (January 2019) visit the NCCPA website.

With PA Exam Prep^™, you can practice questions by:

Organ System (Cardiovascular System; Dermatologic System; Endocrine System; Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat; Gastrointestinal System/Nutrition; Genitourinary System; Hematologic System; Infectious Diseases; Musculoskeletal System; Neurologic System; Psychiatry/Behavioral Science; Pulmonary System; Renal System; Reproductive System)
Task Category (History Taking and Performing Physical Examination; Using Diagnostic and Laboratory Studies; Formulating Most Likely Diagnosis; Health Maintenance, Patient Education, and Preventive Measures; Clinical Intervention; Pharmaceutical Therapeutics; Applying Basic Science Concepts; Professional Practice)
Rotation (Emergency Medicine; Family Medicine; Internal Medicine; Obstetrics-Gynecology; Pediatrics; Surgery)

Editorial Team

Advisory Board
Contributors

Taylor Fischer, MMS, PA-C
Editor-In-Chief

Taylor Fischer is an Associate Professor in Wingate University's Department of PA Studies. He is a veteran of the US Air Force and a graduate of Methodist University. He has been teaching at Wingate's Hendersonville, NC Campus since 2015 and continues to practice clinically in the urgent care setting.

Daniel Thibodeau MHP, PA-C, DFAAPA
Advisory Board Member

Daniel T. Thibodeau is an associate professor in the Physician Assistant Program at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia. His clinical practice is in cardiology with Cardiovascular Specialists in Portsmouth, Virginia. Thibodeau is active in the AAPA and currently serves on the Educational Advisory Board and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Work Group for the AAPA. He is also the editor-in-chief for McGraw-Hill’s Pearls of Wisdom Physician Assistant Exam Review, Fifth Edition.

Michael P. Halasy, MS, PA-C, DHSc
Advisory Board Member

Michael P. Halasy is an Assistant Professor in Healthcare Administration, and has been a PA since 2000 after graduating from the Cuyahoga Community College PA program. He has practiced in Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine, and most recently, PM&R Spine. He completed his MSPAS at ATSU in 2005 with a focus in Sports Medicine, and he recently completed his Doctorate (DHSc) in Organizational Science, also at ATSU. He is an independent researcher with an active program with domain interests in patient reported outcomes, decision science, decision rules, shared decision making, audit and feedback implementation, and burnout in PA providers.

Charlene Justin, MMSc, OT, PA-C

Charlene Justin, MMSc, OT, PA-C has been a health care practitioner since 2003 when she graduated with a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from Florida International University. She worked in a variety of specialties ranging from pediatrics to upper extremity rehabilitation prior to attending Stanford University Primary Care Associate Program. As a Physician Assistant, Ms. Justin has worked in several surgical subspecialties as well as family medicine and urgent care. She currently works in academia with particular interests in simulation, medical interviewing, and the translation of these skills into the clinical curriculum. One of her fundamental goals is the promotion of academic excellence through student mentorship.

Lindsay Lyon, MPA, PA-C

Lindsay Lyon, MPA, PA-C is an Assistant Professor at the South College PA program. She completed her physician assistant education at Eastern Virginia Medical School and graduated with a Masters of Physician Assistant degree as well as an induction into the Pi Alpha Honor Society in 2010. She practiced in orthopedic trauma for almost 10 years. She then transitioned to academia with the Wingate University PA program where she worked as an assistant professor and clinical coordinator. Her interests include orthopedics, musculoskeletal oncology, and teaching hands on skills/procedures. When not at work, Lindsay enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. She also enjoys coaching and playing softball, pickleball, hiking, and camping in the beautiful WNC mountains.

Ziemowit Mazur, PhD, EdM, MS, PA-C

Ziemowit Mazur, Ed.M, MS, PA-C is an Assistant Professor and Associate Program Director at the Rosalind Franklin University Physician Assistant (PA) Program with over a decade of experience in clinical practice and academia. He earned his Master of Education degree in 2005, his Master of Science in Physician Assistant degree in 2010, and his PhD in Interprofessional Healthcare Studies in 2021. As a family and internal medicine PA, he provides care for patients at the Interprofessional Community Clinic, a clinic for the underserved and uninsured patients in North Chicago, IL.

Mary Lebatique Minto, MHS, PA-C is the Director of Didactic Education and an Assistant Professor at the University of Saint Joseph Physician Assistant Studies Program. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Connecticut, majoring in Physiology and Neurobiology and Psychology with a minor in Neuroscience. She received her Masters of Health Science upon completion of the Quinnipiac University Physician Assistant Program. As a practicing Physician Assistant, she has worked in Neurosurgery, Trauma Surgery, and Urgent Care. She continues to practice clinically in Trauma and Thoracic Surgery while teaching Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Clinical Medicine topics to the graduate students in the University of Saint Joseph Physician Assistant Studies Program in Connecticut.

Kristy Putts, MSHS, PA-C is an Assistant Professor at the Wingate University Physician Assistant Program. She earned her Master of Science in Health Science from the George Washington University Physician Assistant program in 2000. Ms. Putts practiced clinically in gastroenterology, hepatology and cardiology. She currently works in academia with particular interests in gastroenterology, hepatology, point-of- care ultrasound and student mentorship.

Tim Ferrarotti DHSc, PA-C has been a Physician Assistant for 25 years. He has worked in emergency medicine and urgent care. He has taught for multiple PA programs.

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About PANCE/PANRE

Certification

Recertification

Our Content Coverage

Questions just like you'll see on the exam

PA Exam Prep™ is your most effective way to prepare for the PANCE® and PANRE®.

About PANCE/PANRE

Certification

Recertification

Our Content Coverage

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PA Exam Prep^™ is your most effective way to prepare for the PANCE^® and PANRE^®.